Preschoolers and their parents may experience both excitement and difficulty when the new school year begins. Even though the prospect of making new friends and having fun is thrilling, it’s common for young children to have separation anxiety in the […]
Parent-Teacher Communication in Preschool
Good cooperation between parents and teachers can considerably improve a child’s learning experience because preschool is a time of tremendous growth and development. Excellent communication between parents and teachers is essential for a child’s educational journey, especially during preschool. When […]
Managing Early Years Challenging Behaviors
Managing challenging behaviors in the preschool classroom can be difficult for teachers. Young children’s social and emotional skills are still being developed, and since they frequently lack the language to convey their feelings, they can become frustrated and act out. […]
Teaching Literacy Through Environmental Print
In my experience as a preschool teacher, using environmental print is one of the best ways to teach young children literacy. Any print that kids encounter on a regular basis, such as those on logos, signs, labels, and other printed […]
Teach children how to care for the environment
As early childhood educators, it is very important that we teach children how to care for the environment. One way to do this is by introducing the concept of reducing, reusing, and recycling in your preschool classroom. How to teach […]
Using Number Lines as a Math tool in the Early Years
Number lines are an effective visual tool for teaching math concepts in the early years. A number line is a linear representation of numbers that can assist children in learning number relationships, place value, addition, subtraction, and other concepts. In […]
Story retelling: An Early Years literacy skill
Human communication relies heavily on storytelling. People have used stories to convey information, share experiences, and entertain others since the beginning of time. Retelling a story is the act of recreating a previously heard or read story. Story retelling is […]
Why Teach Syllables in the Early Years
Why should we teach syllables in the Early Years? Dividing words into parts helps children when decoding. Once children understand how words are divided, they are more likely to be able to read words more accurately and fluently. On the […]
Alphabet Books in the Early Years
One of my favorite resources for teaching our youngest learners the ABCs is alphabet books. There are many fantastic alphabet books to choose from, with varying topics and styles. These books are also adaptable, allowing you to target a wide […]
Fun Early Years Language & Literacy Activity
We did a fun language and literacy activity with our early years children this week in our class. I wanted to share it with you, and hopefully, you will try it with your students too! We call this activity “Let’s […]
Tips for Writing Report Cards
It’s that time of year again, and it’s time to write report cards. Our school only requires us to write comments twice a year. Once in the winter and once before our summer break. I’ve been writing report cards for […]
Name-Writing Activities
As educators, we know that it is easier for our youngest learners to write uppercase letters. In our class, children should learn to write their names using both upper and lowercase letters correctly. We have seen over the years that […]
4 Tips for a Smooth Return after Winter Break
Winter break is slow to come but fast to go. Who else feels that way? No matter how much I love my job as a preschool teacher, winter break always arrives as a well-needed vacation. The only problem is that […]
Teaching Name Writing in the Early Years
A child’s identity can be developed through name writing. It can also boost their confidence, social awareness, fine motor abilities, and so much more. When a child writes their name for the first time, it is a proud and happy […]
DIY Early Years Math Manipulatives
Math manipulatives don’t need to be expensive and break the bank. You can purchase things from your local supermarket or ask families to collect stuff from their homes. Here I will share a list of easy DIY math manipulatives you […]
Measurement in the Early Years
Anytime we assign a number to describe something, such as length, weight, volume, or temperature, it is referred to as a measurement. Throughout the day, children wonder how long till they go home, how cold it is outside, or who […]
Bread study in the Early Years
Children see bread everywhere! Every culture in the world eats some bread. So we decided to try out a Bread Study this year in our class. The children had a blast while learning different skills that cover many early years […]
Gingerbread Man Scavenger Hunt
Kids love going on scavenger hunts. I know my students do! They are a fantastic way to practice various skills while having so much fun! We go on a Gingerbread Man scavenger hunt every winter around the school. The links […]
Early Years Pattern Activities
Children can use their senses to explore patterns around them. This week, we will explore a bunch of pattern activities you can easily do with your youngest learners. Clap patterns: This is a great auditory pattern. We have the children […]
Patterns in the Early Years
Young children have a natural need to find patterns in the world. Every morning, they wake up, brush their teeth, and eat breakfast, followed by going to school. Five school days are usually followed by two days off for the […]
Bookmaking in the Early Years
Bookmaking in the Early Years is one of the most enjoyable project-based and child-centered activities. Children are able to follow their own interests while making books and take pride in their work while being authors and illustrators. In addition, children […]
Teaching Preschoolers how to be Grateful
Our class has a mix of students from different cultural backgrounds. As a result, children may be exposed to holidays they may not have celebrated before joining our class. One of these holidays is Thanksgiving which is predominantly an American […]
Morning Meeting Tips & Ideas – Preschool
Including a morning meeting in a preschool classroom can be a great way to have a positive start to the day. Have you wondered what things to add to your meetings? Keep on reading! Hopefully, you will get inspired and […]
Helping Children to Regulate their Emotions
Emotions can be overwhelming when someone is angry, sad, stressed, scared, or even super happy. Crying is a normal response to all these feelings. When you work with young children, you may notice that some children cry more than others […]
5 tips to Celebrate Birthdays in Class
When you mention the word BIRTHDAY in your class, you get a bunch of excited preschool faces. When a child feels celebrated, they also feel loved and part of a community. As a teacher, we need to make sure that […]
Favorite Halloween Activities
Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year! Decorating the class and creating my Halloween costume are 2 of my favorite things to do. In this post, I would like to share my top 5 favorite Halloween activities […]
Parent Teacher Conferences – 6 Tips & Tricks
Parent Teacher Conferences are around the corner! I will share six tips and tricks to make your meetings run smoothly. Tip 1: Scheduling We have been scheduling our Parent Teacher Conferences online for the last couple of years. What a […]
Directed Drawing in the Early Years
What is Directed Drawing? Directed drawing is a step-by-step process that guides students to draw something specific. As a teacher, you guide the kids through each step, showing them exactly where and how to draw.Directed drawing in the early years […]
Building Empathy in Preschool
Teaching Compliments to Build Empathy As a preschool teacher, I am sure you have used the phrases “Would you like it if someone did that to you?” or “How would you feel if someone did that to you?”. I have […]
Monthly Self-Portraits – An Assessment Tool
What are Monthly Self-Portraits? Great question! Our class uses monthly self-portraits as an assessment tool throughout the year. Every child is given a mirror, paper, and drawing tools and is asked to draw themselves. We do not guide them; we […]
Preschoolers and Classroom Rules
Setting the stage… As the beginning of the school year looms upon us, teachers worldwide are setting up their classrooms, preparing their lesson plans, and checking off many more items on their to-do lists. Then, finally, the children arrive to […]
5 ideas for a smooth Preschool Orientation
As we approach the new year, you are most likely getting ready to welcome new families and students to your preschool classroom. This is the perfect time to start planning and preparing for your orientation day for new parents! A […]
First Week of Preschool
The first week of preschool can be stressful and tiring for the teachers and the kiddos! There are so many new routines and expectations to teach! Trying to balance this with getting to know your new students can be tricky […]
Back to School: Preschool Teacher Preparation
August has suddenly appeared, and it’s that time again! Are you ready for the new school year? I am sure many of you are shaking your head, just like I am now. There’s so much work to do inside and […]
Parent Teacher Conferences
It’s that time of year again, and it is time to meet with parents to discuss their child’s progress. At our school, we believe that all children need to participate in the conversations happening during parent-teacher conferences. Therefore, we meet […]
Early Years Clothes Study
Now that the weather is changing, it is the perfect time to introduce a Clothes study to your Early Years students. Children love clothes and begin from a young age to show a preference for certain colors, textiles, and styles. […]
Labeling the Classroom in the Early Years
Labeling the Classroom in the Early Years is vital to creating a print-rich classroom for our youngest learners. Labels are a precursor to reading; no matter the grade, students who can match a picture to a toy or object, will […]
Literacy Center in Early Years – Write the Room
What is write the room? Write the room is a fun literacy center activity that involves a lot of movement, and it is a great way for the Early Years children to learn new vocabulary. Students get up and walk […]
Digital tools in the Early Years
Why is it important to teach young children to use digital tools? We can’t deny that this generation of children is growing up in a technology-driven world. It is imperative that we, as teachers of Early Years children, help guide […]
Creative Curriculum For Preschool Studies
What Are These Products? If you use The Creative Curriculum For Preschool in your class or school, you know that you are required to search and print out pictures to use with the studies. You are also required to post […]
Digital Game – Guess the Zoomed-in Picture
Why play Guess the Zoomed-in Picture? Usually, people can tell what they think they’re looking at within seconds of seeing a photograph. Guess the Zoomed-in Picture is an exciting classroom digital game that helps children begin to think critically and […]